Jerk Shack
Caribbean restaurant · Central Area
1133 24th Ave Suite N, Seattle, WA 98122
Highlights
Jerk chicken, rum punch, soft shell crab sandwich, wall art
Jerk chicken, rum punch, soft shell crab sandwich, wall art
"For something a little different than the typical fried chickens dredged in flour, one might want to check out the mind-blowing birds at this Belltown restaurant from chef Trey Lamont. The famed half-fried chicken here is covered in jerk spices and pairs well with the tropical rum cocktails on the menu." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart
"The Central District’s Jerk Shack Kitchen is offering a meal package that feeds 10 people: For $200 you get 50 jerk wings (!), two large orders of mac and cheese, five jerk burritos (!!), and a packet that you can use to make a gallon of lychee lemonade." - Harry Cheadle
"Trey Lamont’s Jerk Shack Kitchen is a restaurant located in Midtown Square, Seattle." - Harry Cheadle
"Jerk Shack, a Caribbean spot that was the only fully Black-owned restaurant in downtown Seattle, is now closed permanently. The restaurant, which opened in 2018, faced several issues including labor shortages, pandemic effects, and a denied grant application. The ultimate barrier to reopening was a short lease term offered by the landlord, leading to its closure." - Harry Cheadle
"Jerk Shack is a Caribbean staple in Belltown that we love for jerk chicken and rum punch. Jerk Shack Kitchen, their casual counter outpost in the Central District, is even better than the original location, and our new favorite takeout lunch. The space has just a few small dining tables, so it’s best suited for grabbing-and-going, or a quick midday meal with coworkers who you might want to see outside of Zoom. The fry bake sandwiches are a must-order, made with sweet bread that acts as a safety net for juicy pork, crunchy slaw, and hot sauces that don’t skimp on the garlic. Then they’re served with a side of jerk seasoning-dusted fries, because why not? If anything, the extra creamy jerk mac and cheese is worthy of putting “very very long dentist appointment” on your calendar and ditching work for." - Kayla Sager-Riley
